The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School vs William Perkin Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,036 students
William Perkin Church of England High School
Greenford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,450 students
| Measure | The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford, London | William Perkin Church of England High School Greenford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #91 of 640 | #130 of 640 |
| National rank | #443 of 4,090 | #608 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,036 | 1,450 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,036 | 1,450 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.4 | 62.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.9% | 69% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.6% | 86.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.51 | 6.08 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 38.3 |
| town | Greenford | Greenford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk | www.williamperkin.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 80.2).
- •The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is the larger school with 2,036 students compared with 1,450.
- •The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a local authority school while William Perkin Church of England High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School better than William Perkin Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks higher (84.8 vs 80.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and William Perkin Church of England High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Greenford and Greenford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 2,036. William Perkin Church of England High School: 1,450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and William Perkin Church of England High School rank in London?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 91st of 640 and William Perkin Church of England High School is 130th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).